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orthoepy

/awr-thoh-uh-pee, awr-thoh-ep-ee/US // ɔrˈθoʊ ə pi, ˈɔr θoʊˌɛp i //UK // (ˈɔːθəʊˌɛpɪ) //

矫形器,矫味剂,矫形外科,矫治

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the study of correct pronunciation.
    • : customary pronunciation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • It has a certain crude and primitive grammar, but in point of orthoepy is extremely difficult.

  • Orthoepy, a word derived from the Greek orthon (upright), and epos (a word), signifies the right utterance of words.

  • Orthography is less essential to language than orthoepy; since all languages are spoken, whilst but a few languages are written.

  • Orthography addresses itself to the eye, orthoepy to the ear.

  • In this case it is opposed to orthoepy, orthography, syntax, and the other parts of grammar.